NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Fiscal Year 2025
NASA is seeking innovative small business proposals through its Fiscal Year 2025 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I program to develop disruptive technologies that can potentially benefit NASA missions, other government agencies, and commercial markets. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is soliciting research and development proposals across multiple mission directorates, including Aeronautics, Space Technology, Science, and Exploration/Space Operations. Eligible companies must be U.S.-based small businesses with 500 or fewer employees, with principal investigators primarily employed by the submitting firm. Proposals will be evaluated on seven key criteria: NASA benefits (30%), technical risk (20%), project plan (15%), team ability (15%), state-of-the-art advancement (10%), commercial potential (5%), and submission quality (5%). The solicitation requires all proposing firms to complete registrations in SAM.gov, the SBIR Firm Registry, and NASA's ProSAMS submission system, with a proposal deadline of March 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET.
The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses and offers Phase I awards of up to $150,000 for six-month projects, with potential follow-on Phase II awards of up to $850,000 for 24-month periods. Companies are limited to submitting five total proposals and receiving a maximum of three awards, with a requirement that at least 67% of the work be performed in-house and subcontractors limited to 33% of project scope. The program provides equity-free funding and includes an optional Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) supplement of $6,500. Proposing firms may also have the opportunity to participate in the NSF I-Corps program with additional funding. Companies must register under NAICS codes 541713 or 541715 and demonstrate technical feasibility during the Phase I period to be considered for future Phase II funding. The research will span various technology areas including propulsion, computing, robotics, sensors, materials, and manufacturing, with the ultimate goal of developing technologies that can be integrated into NASA missions or commercialized in broader markets.
80NSSCFY25SBIRPhaseI National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center
1/7/25, 8:54 AM System Engineering & Integration Solicitation
The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is seeking System Engineering and Integration (SE&I) Support and Independent Technical and Programmatic Analysis for the Offices of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN - NA-20). This solicitation, posted on February 27, 2025, with proposals due by March 31, 2025, targets contractors specializing in research and development within physical, engineering, and life sciences. The contract will require comprehensive technical and programmatic support, focusing on analyzing and integrating complex systems related to nuclear nonproliferation efforts. Potential bidders must demonstrate expertise in space research and development services, with a specific emphasis on administrative and technical support capabilities. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, contractors will likely be assessed on their technical competence, past performance, and ability to provide sophisticated engineering and integration solutions.
The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of qualified contractors. The NAICS code 541715 for research and development services suggests this is a highly specialized procurement targeting firms with advanced technical capabilities. The contract appears to be focused on supporting the NNSA's defense nuclear nonproliferation initiatives, potentially involving complex systems analysis, technical assessments, and administrative support. While specific award values are not provided, contracts of this nature in defense and nuclear sectors typically range from several hundred thousand to multiple millions of dollars. The place of performance is likely to be within NNSA facilities or locations supporting defense nuclear nonproliferation programs, with potential for both on-site and remote work arrangements depending on project requirements.
89233125RNA000265 Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration
2/27/25, 10:25 AM System Engineering & Integration Solicitation
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a civilian agency within the Department of Energy, is seeking system engineering and integration support services for its Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN - NA-20) and Defense Programs (DP - NA-10 & NA-18) offices. The solicitation focuses on comprehensive technical and programmatic analysis services, targeting contractors with expertise in research and development within physical, engineering, and life sciences. This contract opportunity falls under NAICS Category 541715, specifically for research and development services excluding nanotechnology and biotechnology. The solicitation was posted on February 27, 2025, with proposal submissions due by March 31, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately one month to prepare and submit their responses. Evaluators will likely assess contractors' technical capabilities, relevant experience, past performance, and capacity to provide independent technical analysis for nuclear security programs.
The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations, indicating open competition among qualified contractors. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided notice, the contract appears to be for professional services in a complex technical domain. The place of performance is likely to be within NNSA facilities or designated government locations supporting defense nuclear nonproliferation and defense programs. The procurement is categorized under PSC Category AR14, which covers space research and development services, suggesting potential cross-disciplinary technical work. Interested contractors should have robust capabilities in system engineering, integration support, and the ability to conduct independent technical and programmatic analyses in nuclear security-related domains.
89233125RNA000266 Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration
2/27/25, 10:17 AM NASA Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Fiscal Year 2025 Solicitation
NASA's Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I Fiscal Year 2025 Solicitation seeks innovative, disruptive technologies from small businesses partnered with research institutions. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is procuring early-stage research and development proposals that can benefit NASA missions, other government agencies, and commercial markets. Eligible small businesses must have 500 or fewer employees, perform at least 40% of the work, and partner with a research institution that performs at least 30% of the work. Evaluation criteria include NASA benefits (30%), technical risk (20%), project plan (15%), team ability (15%), advancing state of the art (10%), commercial potential (5%), and submission quality (5%). Proposals must be submitted through NASA's ProSAMS system by March 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, with mandatory registrations required in SAM.gov and the STTR Firm Registry.
The solicitation is totally set aside for small businesses, with a focus on stimulating technological innovation and fostering participation of socially and economically disadvantaged persons and women-owned small businesses. Phase I awards will provide up to $150,000 for a 13-month performance period, with potential additional funding of up to $6,500 for Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) and up to $25,000 for I-Corps training. Successful Phase I awardees may be eligible for Phase II funding up to $850,000 for a 24-month period. Companies are limited to submitting a maximum of 5 proposals, with research topics spanning multiple technology areas including communications, autonomous systems, manufacturing, and power systems. While no specific incumbent contractors are mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes technology transfer through cooperative research and development between small businesses and research institutions, with a goal of increasing commercial applications of research results.
80NSSCFY25STTRPI National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center
1/7/25, 9:01 AM 5X MISSION ASSURANCE SUPPORT SERVICES RECOMPETE
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is seeking Mission Assurance Support Services through a competitive solicitation for specialized technical engineering services. The procurement will result in two Time & Material subcontracts awarded to a single source: one for Staff Augmentation (Category A) and one for Task-Based services (Category Z). These services will support JPL's Mission Assurance Division and Mechanical Systems Engineering Division, providing critical engineering support in areas such as reliability engineering, environmental assurance, electromagnetic compatibility, quality assurance, electronic parts engineering, structural analysis, and system safety engineering. Proposals are due by March 28, 2025, and offerors must carefully review the comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, which include numerous exhibits and attachments detailing specific requirements. The evaluation criteria will likely include past performance, technical capabilities, and compliance with the detailed specifications outlined in the solicitation.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. The contract will have an initial four-year base period with the possibility of two additional three-year option periods, effectively allowing for a potential total of ten years of service. The place of performance will be located in La Cañada Flintridge, California, specifically at the JPL facility. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the complexity and breadth of services suggest a significant contract opportunity for qualified small businesses. The current incumbent contract is scheduled to expire this calendar year, with a planned phase-in period for the new contractor. Interested small businesses can seek additional guidance and support through resources like APEX Accelerators and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to prepare competitive proposals.
TS-2663-1101135 National Aeronautics and Space Administration
2/26/25, 5:16 PM